1
Intensity
How scary was it?
MILD→WILD
Measures the fear factor: jump scares, tension, suspense, unpredictability, dread, and adrenaline.
The Scare Scale
Five categories. One final verdict.
Our simple way to grade the complete haunted-house experience. Each category is graded from 1 to 5, and together they become one percentage and one letter grade.
Scare-O-Meter
Overall Scare Scale
60%F
Our grandmas have jump-scared us harder.
Grade bands
- A90-100
- B80-89
- C70-79
- F<70
What each one means
The five categories
2
Interactive
How involved were we in the experience?
LAZY→CRAZY
Measures how actively the haunt engages guests through targeting, close encounters, separation, touching where permitted, and direct actor interaction.
3
Immersive
How real did it feel?
CHILL→THRILL
Measures how completely the haunt creates its world through sets, costumes, characters, lighting, sound, special effects, atmosphere, and detail. Was there a clear storyline, and how much were we a part of it?
4
Customer Rating
What do other guests think?
BOO→WOO
Uses public customer ratings to add a broader view of guest satisfaction beyond our own experience.
5
Review Strength
How much confidence can we put in that rating?
FEW→CREW
Measures the strength of the public rating based mainly on the number of reviews behind it. More reviews mean more confidence.
Overall Scare Scale
How good is the complete haunted-house experience?
The final percentage and letter grade combine all five categories into one clear score.